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Manufacturing Associate roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents U.S. worker unavailability before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Production environments with consistent hiring needs make these positions a practical path to permanent residency.
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The Manufacturing Associate 3, Drug product is responsible for Component/Parts Preparation, Thawing and Formulation of Drug Substance, Sterile Filling and Visually Inspecting of Drug Product (DP). This role supports projects which influence manufacturing processes for Drug Product Manufacturing, including training of new colleagues. Maintains compliance of cGMP documents and to assist in qualification of equipment and all aspects of startup of the DPFG facility. This manufacturing facility will be 24/7 operational and the role may require to be flexible with working hours and shift rotation.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.
We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!
Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”
JOB DESCRIPTION
What You’ll Do
- Leads, executes and documents manufacturing processing steps and/or manufacturing support activities, process monitoring and control
- Performs in-process testing (pH, conductivity, visual inspection)
- Executes validation protocols according to cGMP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Maintains training to perform all required manufacturing activities
- Assists and/or lead cycle counts and manage materials for the assigned manufacturing functional area
- Performs Operations for all aspects of Drug Product (e.g., Parts Washer, Autoclave, Formulation, Filling, and Visual Inspection)
- Assists the lead with tasks in manufacturing activities
- Assists with the coordination of daily shift activities
- This role may require shift work (weekend and potential for nights)
- Performs other duties as assigned
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years of direct experience in cGMP manufacturing environment
- Associate's Degree + 2 years direct experience in cGMP manufacturing environment OR
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably Life Sciences or Engineering OR
- Equivalent Military training or experience
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified Experience on unit operation (e.g., Parts Washer, Autoclave Operation, Compounding/Formulation, Filling with Isolator Technology, or Manual/Automated Visual Inspection)
- BioWorks or BTEC Capstone cGMP coursework preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Be exposed to an environment that may necessitate respiratory protection
- May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program
- Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck
- Ability to discern audible cues
- Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color
- Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrist, hands and/or fingers
- Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools
- Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds
- Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions
- Will work in heights greater than 4 feet
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
EEO INFORMATION
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA INFORMATION
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).
INTRODUCTION
The Manufacturing Associate 3, Drug product is responsible for Component/Parts Preparation, Thawing and Formulation of Drug Substance, Sterile Filling and Visually Inspecting of Drug Product (DP). This role supports projects which influence manufacturing processes for Drug Product Manufacturing, including training of new colleagues. Maintains compliance of cGMP documents and to assist in qualification of equipment and all aspects of startup of the DPFG facility. This manufacturing facility will be 24/7 operational and the role may require to be flexible with working hours and shift rotation.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.
We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!
Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”
JOB DESCRIPTION
What You’ll Do
- Leads, executes and documents manufacturing processing steps and/or manufacturing support activities, process monitoring and control
- Performs in-process testing (pH, conductivity, visual inspection)
- Executes validation protocols according to cGMP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Maintains training to perform all required manufacturing activities
- Assists and/or lead cycle counts and manage materials for the assigned manufacturing functional area
- Performs Operations for all aspects of Drug Product (e.g., Parts Washer, Autoclave, Formulation, Filling, and Visual Inspection)
- Assists the lead with tasks in manufacturing activities
- Assists with the coordination of daily shift activities
- This role may require shift work (weekend and potential for nights)
- Performs other duties as assigned
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years of direct experience in cGMP manufacturing environment
- Associate's Degree + 2 years direct experience in cGMP manufacturing environment OR
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably Life Sciences or Engineering OR
- Equivalent Military training or experience
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified Experience on unit operation (e.g., Parts Washer, Autoclave Operation, Compounding/Formulation, Filling with Isolator Technology, or Manual/Automated Visual Inspection)
- BioWorks or BTEC Capstone cGMP coursework preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Be exposed to an environment that may necessitate respiratory protection
- May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program
- Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck
- Ability to discern audible cues
- Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color
- Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrist, hands and/or fingers
- Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools
- Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds
- Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions
- Will work in heights greater than 4 feet
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
EEO INFORMATION
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA INFORMATION
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Associate
Verify your SOC code before applying
Manufacturing Associate roles map to several SOC codes depending on the production environment. Pull your target job's O*NET profile to confirm the classification your employer will use on the PERM application, since mismatches can delay labor certification.
Document hands-on production credentials carefully
PERM requires your employer to prove you meet the minimum requirements listed in the job order. Gather training certificates, equipment licenses, and supervisor letters now so your credentials align exactly with the job description before the employer posts the PERM recruitment ads.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer familiar with federal compliance, which often correlates with an established immigration process. Facilities that already verify work authorization are more likely to have HR infrastructure capable of managing a PERM filing.
Search green card sponsor history through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Associate openings by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This surfaces facilities that have filed PERM applications before, cutting out the guesswork of cold-approaching manufacturers unfamiliar with the process.
Ask about prevailing wage tier during interviews
DOL assigns your position a wage level one through four based on experience and supervision. Confirm with the hiring manager which tier they intend to use on the LCA, because a lower tier on the job offer can create complications if your duties exceed that classification at OFLC Wage Search benchmarks.
Understand the EB-3 timeline before accepting an offer
PERM recruitment, I-140 filing, and visa availability together typically run two to four years for most nationalities at the EB-3 level. Negotiate a start date and employment agreement that keeps you in valid nonimmigrant status while USCIS adjudicates each stage.
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Find Manufacturing Associate JobsManufacturing Associate Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Manufacturing Associate positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since they typically require less than a master's degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the employer writes the position to require an advanced degree and the duties genuinely demand that level of education, but that framing is uncommon in production environments. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine which category fits the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Manufacturing Associate?
H-1B requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which is difficult to establish for most Manufacturing Associate jobs. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no lottery, no annual cap that affects most nationalities at the EB-3 level in the near term, and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is a longer timeline: PERM recruitment alone takes several months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
What does the PERM process look like for a Manufacturing Associate employer?
The employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign, typically including job postings, newspaper ads, and an internal job posting, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL then reviews the application before the employer files an I-140 with USCIS. The entire PERM stage can take six months to over a year depending on DOL processing times and whether an audit is triggered.
How can I find Manufacturing Associate jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Manufacturing Associate openings specifically by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on facilities that have never filed a PERM application. Targeting employers with a documented track record of green card filings significantly shortens the negotiation phase, since those HR teams already understand the process and the timelines involved.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get a green card?
Changing employers after PERM certification but before I-140 approval generally restarts the process, since the approved PERM is tied to the sponsoring employer and the specific job. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and you're in the adjustment of status stage, portability rules under AC21 may let you move to a similar role without losing your priority date. Consult an immigration attorney before making any job change mid-process.
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